Sponges solve coral reef mystery

Monday, October 7, 2013 - 05:00 in Earth & Climate

The mystery of how coral reefs thrive in ocean deserts has been solved – sponges are the “unsung heroes” holding the delicate ecosystem together, scientists say.

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